Guidehouse Deepens Space Expertise with New Leaders

Strategic experts to drive innovation and mission aligned growth in space security

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a global AI-led professional services firm , has expanded its Defense & Security team with the addition of three accomplished leaders: David Hanson, Chris Kennedy, and Tim Ryan. Together, they bring decades of operational, strategic, and technical expertise to advance Guidehouse's space strategy and accelerate mission readiness across the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

"As the space domain becomes increasingly connected and data-driven, our clients need partners who understand operations and can harness emerging technologies to stay ahead," said Joe Shepherd, Partner and U.S. Navy and Space Account Leader at Guidehouse. "These experts bring the mission insight, technical depth, and leadership experience to help us design smarter, more resilient solutions that align with national security priorities."

David Hanson, Associate Director

Hanson joins Guidehouse with over three decades of experience in satellite operations, global ground station leadership, military installation command, and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). Hanson served the United States Space Force (USSF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) where he retired as a Colonel. Hanson was the Commander of Space Base Delta 1, the largest Delta in the USSF, leading 3,600 military and civilian personnel. His domain expertise will guide innovative solutions for Guidehouse clients.

Chris Kennedy, Associate Director

A Retired Colonel, Kennedy brings over 23 years of military experience across the USSF and the USAF. Kennedy served the USSF as the Commander of Delta 6, headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Prior to that, Kennedy assisted in directing joint space operations at the command level as Assistant Deputy J3 for the U.S. Space Command and served as a Director of the U.S. Space Command's Joint Cyber Center. A recognized expert in cyber operations and joint planning, Kennedy will support Guidehouse clients with advanced technical insight to help bridge cyber–space integration efforts across the DoD and Intelligence Community.

Tim Ryan, Associate Director

Ryan is a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel and a Command Space Operator with expertise in Missile Warning, NRO, SATCOM, and ICBM operations. After retirement, he served as the Associate Director for Joint and National Security Council matters on the Headquarters USSF staff, Senior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies at the Mitchell Institute, and a Senior Director for National Security Space business development. With nearly 30 years of operational experience and expertise, Ryan will drive mission-focused growth across Guidehouse's space strategy.

These additions reinforce Guidehouse's leadership in the national security space—combining deep operational expertise with mission-centric, technical solutions to outwit complexity and achieve lasting impact.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

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